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pets-and-animals1 year ago•1 min saved

"Terrifying Video Shows Mountain Lion Attacking Dog in La Verne"

A pet dog in La Verne, California, survived a mountain lion attack in its backyard, captured on the homeowner's Ring camera. The 3-year-old Giant Schnauzer, Holly Jolly, was pinned down by the cougar but managed to escape after the owner's husband intervened. The dog sustained puncture wounds and underwent surgery, but is now on the road to recovery. The homeowners shared the video to alert their neighbors about the presence of mountain lions in the area.

via KABC-TV|

#attack #backyard #mountain-lion

heartwarming-rescue2 years ago•1 min saved

Loyal Dog Ruby Rescues Owner from Icy Michigan Lake

A pet dog named Ruby helped save her owner who fell into a frozen Michigan lake by enabling a police officer to perform a successful ice rescue. The dramatic rescue was captured on video and widely shared online, attracting praise for Ruby and the quick thinking of the officer. The 65-year-old man was in the water for approximately 16 minutes before being pulled to safety with the help of Ruby and a firefighter. The incident occurred during cold, stormy weather in the region, with winter storm warnings in effect.

via The Washington Post|

#heartwarming-rescue #lake-rescue #michigan

human-interest2 years ago•3 min saved

"Israeli Teen and Beloved Dog Survive Hamas Captivity in Gaza Tunnels"

An Israeli teenager, Mia Leimberg, who was held captive by Hamas for nearly two months, revealed how her pet Shih Tzu, Bella, provided her with "moral support" during her captivity. Leimberg said she had to feed Bella leftovers and ensure she didn't cause trouble. She managed to keep Bella hidden under her pajamas during their release, and her captors allowed her to keep the dog. Leimberg's family is now advocating for the release of other hostages.

via New York Post |

#hamas-captivity #hostage-release #human-interest

legalcivil-rights2 years ago•3 min saved

Lawsuit filed against Maryland county after police shoot and kill roommate's dog

Roommates in Maryland have filed a federal lawsuit against Prince George's County, claiming that police officers illegally entered their apartment without a warrant, detained them at gunpoint without justification, and shot their pet dog, which was left paralyzed and later euthanized. The officers allegedly panicked and fired their weapons at the dog, despite it not attacking them. The lawsuit seeks at least $16 million in damages and accuses the officers of using excessive force, falsely arresting the plaintiffs, and violating their constitutional rights. The suit also highlights a pattern of police misconduct in the county, including the killing of an unarmed Black man in 2020.

via ABC News|

#constitutional-rights #excessive-force #lawsuit

health2 years ago•1 min saved

Rabies Outbreak: Multiple Positive Cases Found in Wichita Falls

A pet dog in Wichita Falls, Texas, was found playing with a rabid bat, marking the second positive case of rabies in the city this year. The dog will be isolated as required by state law. City officials advise residents to avoid contact with wild animals, particularly bats, raccoons, skunks, coyotes, and foxes, as they are the primary carriers of rabies in the state. To reduce the risk of infection, pet owners are urged to keep their animals vaccinated and away from wild animals. Residents are also encouraged to securely cover garbage cans and avoid activities that attract wild animals to neighborhoods. In case of a bite or scratch from an unfamiliar or wild animal, individuals should seek immediate assistance from a physician or the local health district.

via KFDX - Texomashomepage.com|

#health #pet-dog #rabies

health2 years ago•2 min saved

First Case of Pet Dog Dying from Avian Flu Reported in Canada

A pet dog in Ontario, Canada died of bird flu after chewing on a wild goose, according to the country's public health and food inspection authorities. The dog tested positive for the virus on April 1 and died shortly thereafter. The Canadian government advises people to not feed their pets any raw poultry or other bird meat and to not allow them to play with living or dead wild birds. Other mammals in Canada have also fallen ill with avian influenza in recent months, including foxes, seals, dolphins, black bears, mink, raccoons, porpoises, and skunks.

via Gizmodo|

#avian-influenza #bird-flu #canada

health2 years ago•1 min saved

First case of pet dog dying from avian flu confirmed in Canada.

A dog in Canada died after contracting highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) from chewing on a wild goose, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Mammal infections of bird flu are rare but have been confirmed in the US in animals such as foxes, skunks, and mountain lions. The CDC advises people to monitor for symptoms if they have had direct contact with infected or potentially infected animals and to keep pets away from dead wild birds.

via WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland|

#bird-flu #canada #cdc